Agreement for Use of the Hokkaido Expressway Pass
(General principles)
Article 1. This agreement applies to the Hokkaido Expressway Pass offered by East Nippon
Expressway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter: “NEXCO”).
Article 2. The following terms in this agreement shall have the following meanings unless otherwise
provided for:
(1) “Designated Car Rental Company” shall mean any private automobile rental company
designated by NEXCO as an entity that rents cars in which the Hokkaido Expressway Pass can be
used.
(2) “Designated ETC Card” shall mean the ETC credit card that the Designated Car Rental
Company has authorized the Hokkaido Expressway Pass users to use.
(3) “Foreigner and Other” shall mean a foreigner with status of residence in Japan, as defined by
Japanese immigration law, or a Japanese who has obtained permanent residency in a foreign
country from the relevant foreign government.
(Intended vehicles)
Article 3. Vehicles for which the Hokkaido Expressway Pass can be used are limited to those rented
from a Designated Car Rental Company.
(Intended area of use)
Article 4. The Hokkaido Expressway Pass can be used only on expressways in Hokkaido managed
by NEXCO.
(Period of use)
Article 5. The Hokkaido Expressway Pass can be used for a period of two or more consecutive days
from April 1, 2015 to April 13,2016. Application for the dates of use should be made in advance.
March 31, 2016 is the deadline for applicants. ( We cannot accept your application after April 1,
2016.)
(Conditions of use)
Article 6. To use the Hokkaido Expressway Pass on expressways, the following conditions must be
met.
(1) The user must be a Foreigner or Other
(2) The user must carry his or her passport or permanent residency permit that proves compliance
with the conditions of the preceding paragraph
(3) The user must use the Designated ETC Card
(4) The user must consent to this agreement
(Usage Instructions)
Article 7.1. The Hokkaido Expressway Pass user shall rent a vehicle, and receive a Designated ETC
Card from a Designated Car Rental Company.
7.2. The Hokkaido Expressway Pass user is requested to drive on expressways in compliance with
relevant laws and directions for use of ETC, using the car and the Designated ETC Card specified in
the preceding paragraph.
7.3. The roadside indicator at the tollgate and the monitor or audio guidance of the ETC onboard
equipment will indicate the toll fare to be paid by non-Hokkaido Expressway Pass users. If the
conditions for use of Hokkaido Expressway Pass are met, the indicated amount will not be charged.
7.4. Upon completion of the travel itinerary, the car and the Designated ETC card shall be returned
to the Designated Car Rental Company.
(Payments)
Article 8.1 In case of Non-use the Hokkaido Expressway Pass on expressways, your application will
be no longer valid, and it is unnecessary to make a payment for the Hokkaido Expressway Pass.
8.2 It will incur additional charges for toll road where you’ve driven, if using the Hokkaido
Expressway Pass except for your requested term.
(cancellations)
Article 9.1 If the “Designated ETC Card” is used during period of use, you may not cancel and
request a refund.
9.2 Non-use “Designated ETC Card” during period of use may result in cancellation.
(Personal information)
Article 10. NEXCO is authorized obtain personal information from the Designated Car Rental
Company in order to identify the Hokkaido Expressway Pass user.
(Disclaimer)
Article 11. NEXCO will assume no responsibility for any damages suffered by Hokkaido
Expressway Pass applicants from the following:
(1) When use of the Hokkaido Expressway Pass has been affected because of ETC conditions that
are not attributable to NEXCO’s fault
(2) When use of the Hokkaido Expressway Pass has been affected because of road closure or
traffic hindrance (such as traffic congestion, etc.)
(3) When use of the Hokkaido Expressway Pass has been affected because of natural disasters or
other causes outside of human control
(Revision of the agreement)
Article 12. This agreement is subject to change under special circumstances.